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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Early termination of the contract.

Article L1251-26

If a temporary employment agency terminates an employee's contract of employment before the end of the term provided for in the contract, it will, except in cases of serious misconduct or force majeur…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: The Executive Council and the Chairman of the Executive Council

Article L4422-26

The President of the Corsican Executive Council may, by decree deliberated within the Executive Council, take any measure:

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Contributions to the account.

Article L6323-26

The account is funded in euros each year and, where applicable, by additional contributions, in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in this sub-section.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Bills of exchange

Article L511-26

The bearer of a bill of exchange payable on a fixed day or within a certain period of date or sight must present the bill of exchange for payment either on the day on which it is payable or on one of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Limited liability companies.

Article L223-26

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions common to consumer credit and home loans

Article L314-26

The provisions of Chapter II and III and sections 2 to 7 of this chapter are of public order.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VI: Protection of sole traders

Article L526-26

This section is without prejudice to the powers granted to spouses to administer and dispose of their joint property.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 3: Audiovisual production contract

Article L132-26

The author guarantees the producer the peaceful exercise of the rights assigned.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Plant breeding

Article L623-26

Events occurring prior to the publication of the issue of the certificate shall not be deemed to have infringed the rights attached to the certificate. However, acts committed after notification of a…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Liquidation

Article L237-26

During the liquidation period, shareholders may inspect company documents under the same conditions as before.

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